US4030750A
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Sissy bar for a motorcycle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-02-28
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Granted: 1977-06-21
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Expires: 1995-02-28
Abstract
Abstract A new and improved sissy bar for a motorcycle which has a movable portion so that a single rider on the motorcycle can use it as a conventional sissy bar or can position it immediately behind him for use as a backrest. If the rider has a passenger, he can position it for the comfort of the passenger. Preferably the slidable portion of the sissy bar is slidably mounted on a support bar which is attached to the frame of the motorcycle. When used as a backrest, it is slidably positioned relative to the seat to the position that the operator desires, and locked into place. A variation also permits the operator to adjust the tilt for maximum comfort. The device is simply constructed and easy to operate with a minimum of moving parts.
Inventors
- 👤 Doug Abram
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:53
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J1/00; B62J1/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
A sissy bar for a motorcycle having a seat comprising, in combination: a longitudinally movable backrest extending above the seat comprising; two sliding portions; an upwardly extending portion having two ends at the bottom thereof pivotally attached to each of the sliding portions; and means for tilting the backrest comprising two telescoping members pivotally attached to each end of the upwardly extending portion and each of the two sliding portions, respectively, the telescoping members fitting one within the other, and wherein the outer one of each of the telescoping members has means for locking each of the two telescoping members together to prevent relative movement therebetween whereby the upwardly extending portion can be inclined to a desired position and locked into place; a support bar having a forward end and a rearward portion surrounding the seat upon the forward end of which the backrest is mounted and wherein the rearward portion of the support bar comprises means for limiting the rearward longitudinal movement of the backrest; fastening means fixedly secured to the support bar for attaching the support bar to the motorcycle; and locking means for operatively connecting the backrest and the support bar so that the backrest can be longitudinally moved to a desired position relative to the seat and locked into place.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
A sissy bar for a motorcycle having a seat comprising, in combination: a longitudinally movable backrest extending above the seat comprising; two sliding portions; an upwardly extending portion having two ends at the bottom thereof pivotally attached to each of the sliding portions; and means for tilting the backrest comprising two telescoping members pivotally attached to each end of the upwardly extending portion and each of the two sliding portions, respectively, the telescoping members fitting one within the other, and wherein the outer one of each of the telescoping members has means for locking each of the two telescoping members together to prevent relative movement therebetween whereby the upwardly extending portion can be inclined to a desired position and locked into place; a support bar having a forward end and a rearward portion surrounding the seat upon the forward end of which the backrest is mounted and wherein the rearward portion of the support bar comprises means for limiting the rearward longitudinal movement of the backrest; fastening means fixedly secured to the support bar for attaching the support bar to the motorcycle; and locking means for operatively connecting the backrest and the support bar so that the backrest can be longitudinally moved to a desired position relative to the seat and locked into place.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
178 words
A sissy bar for a motorcycle having a seat comprising, in combination: a support bar having a transverse cross section and having a forward end and a rearward portion surrounding the seat; a longitudinally movable backrest slideably mounted on the forward end of the support bar and extending above the seat comprising; two sliding portions each of which comprises a generally cylindrical member having an inner diameter greater than the transverse cross section of the support bar; and an upwardly extending portion securely attached to each of the longitudinally movable portions; the rearward portion of the support bar comprising means for limiting the rearward longitudinal movement of the backrest; fastening means fixedly secured to the support bar for attaching the support bar to the motorcycle; and locking means comprising threaded members which extend through the sliding portions of the backrest and contact the support bar when locked into place for operatively connecting the backrest and the support bar so that the backrest can be longitudinally moved to a desired position relative to the seat and locked into place.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
178 words
A sissy bar for a motorcycle having a seat comprising, in combination: a support bar having a transverse cross section and having a forward end and a rearward portion surrounding the seat; a longitudinally movable backrest slideably mounted on the forward end of the support bar and extending above the seat comprising; two sliding portions each of which comprises a generally cylindrical member having an inner diameter greater than the transverse cross section of the support bar; and an upwardly extending portion securely attached to each of the longitudinally movable portions; the rearward portion of the support bar comprising means for limiting the rearward longitudinal movement of the backrest; fastening means fixedly secured to the support bar for attaching the support bar to the motorcycle; and locking means comprising threaded members which extend through the sliding portions of the backrest and contact the support bar when locked into place for operatively connecting the backrest and the support bar so that the backrest can be longitudinally moved to a desired position relative to the seat and locked into place.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The sissy bar of claim 2 further comprising means for tilting the backrest relative to the seat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The sissy bar of claim 2 wherein the motorcycle has a frame and wherein fastening means comprises means for attaching the support bar to the frame of the motorcycle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The sissy bar of claim 2 wherein the backrest further comprises a cushion attached to the upwardly extending portion of the backrest.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The sissy bar of claim 2 wherein the upwardly extending portion is fixedly secured to each of the two sliding portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The sissy bar of claim 2 wherein the upwardly extending portion is pivotally attached to each of the sliding portions and further comprising means for tilting the backrest relative to the seat.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
57 words
The sissy bar of claim 2 wherein the support bar is generally U-shaped having a generally curved rearward portion and two horizontal portions as the forward end and wherein the rearward portion is bent upwardly from horizontal with a sufficient radius so that the sliding portions cannot be removed from the rearward portion of the support bar.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
161 words
A sissy bar for a motorcycle having a seat comprising, in combination: a support bar having a forward end and a rearward portion surrounding the seat; fastening means fixedly secured to the support bar for attaching the support bar to the motorcycle; a longitudinally movable backrest slideably mounted on the support bar and extending above the seat comprising; two sliding portions having longitudinal slits formed therein positioned relative to the fastening means so that the sliding portions can be moved past the fastening means with the fastening means passing through the longitudinal slits formed in the sliding portion; and an upwardly extending portion securely attached to each of the sliding portions; the rearward portion of the support bar comprising means for limiting the rearward longitudinal movement of the backrest; and locking means for operatively connecting the backrest and the support bar so that the backrest can be longitudinally moved to a desired position relative to the seat and locked into place.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
161 words
A sissy bar for a motorcycle having a seat comprising, in combination: a support bar having a forward end and a rearward portion surrounding the seat; fastening means fixedly secured to the support bar for attaching the support bar to the motorcycle; a longitudinally movable backrest slideably mounted on the support bar and extending above the seat comprising; two sliding portions having longitudinal slits formed therein positioned relative to the fastening means so that the sliding portions can be moved past the fastening means with the fastening means passing through the longitudinal slits formed in the sliding portion; and an upwardly extending portion securely attached to each of the sliding portions; the rearward portion of the support bar comprising means for limiting the rearward longitudinal movement of the backrest; and locking means for operatively connecting the backrest and the support bar so that the backrest can be longitudinally moved to a desired position relative to the seat and locked into place.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The sissy bar of claim 9 further comprising means for tilting the backrest relative to the seat.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-06-20 | 1980-12-20 | 1981-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-20 | 1984-12-20 | 1985-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-20 | 1988-12-20 | 1989-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |